Sermons on Pope John Xxiii:

Why Did God Create Us? 1 John 4:16

Contributed by David Cramer on Mar 15, 2025

A message about why God created you and I. Looking at the call on our lives.

Good Morning. Stand with me and hold your Bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The indestructible, never ending, living word ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Go! And Pour Out Your Worship - John 12:1-11 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 1, 2025

John 12:1-11 teaches us what it means to truly worship Jesus—not just with our words but with our whole lives.

Go! And Pour Out Your Worship - John 12:1-11 Introduction: A Moment of Extravagant Worship Picture the scene: Jesus is reclining at a dinner table in Bethany. The fragrance of a costly perfume fills the air. Mary, the sister of Lazarus, has just broken open a jar of expensive oil and poured it ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-11, Luke 9:23, 2 Corinthians 2:15, Matthew 10:28, Romans 10:9, 1 Corinthians 15:17, Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 12:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Secure In His Hands: The Assurance Of Eternal Life John 10:28 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 24, 2024

There is profound assurance in knowing we are held securely in the hands of Jesus. Consider some of the most profound and reassuring passages in Scripture, which highlight the depth of God's love, the gift of salvation, and the assurance of His everlasting care and commitment to us.

Secure in His Hands: The Assurance of Eternal Life John 10:28 Introduction: Today, we will explore the profound assurance that comes from knowing we are held securely in the hands of Jesus. We will delve into some of the most profound and reassuring passages in Scripture, which highlight the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:28, John 3:16, Romans 6:23, Romans 8:38-39, Jude 1:24, Philippians 1:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Mission Of Love: Understanding John 3:17 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 27, 2024

John 3:17 is a verse often overshadowed by its famous predecessor, yet it carries a profound message of hope and love which speaks volumes about God’s purpose and mission through Jesus Christ.

God's Mission of Love: Understanding John 3:17 Introduction: Today, we explore a verse that, while often overshadowed by its famous predecessor, carries a profound message of hope and love. Our focus is John 3:17, which speaks volumes about God’s purpose and mission through Jesus Christ. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:17, Romans 8:1, 1 Timothy 2:4, 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Abiding In Christ's Love John 15:9-11 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 12, 2024

In John 15:9-11. Jesus speaks of His love, our call to abide in it, and the joy that comes from such a relationship. These verses invite us to deepen our understanding and practice of living in Christ's love.

Transformed by Truth: "Abiding in Christ's Love" John 15:9-11 John 15:9-11 (NLT): “I have loved you even as the Father has loved me. Remain in my love. When you obey my commandments, you remain in my love, just as I obey my Father’s commandments and remain in his love. I have told ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-11, John 15:9, 1 John 4:19, John 15:10, 1 John 5:3, John 15:11, Nehemiah 8:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Go! And… Live In The Power Of "It Is Finished!” - John 19:30 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 29, 2025

It is finished! - the royal declaration of the King of kings, proclaiming that the mission was complete, the debt paid, the way made open for sinners to be reconciled to God.

Go! And… Live in the Power of “It Is Finished!” - John 19:30 John 19:30 – New Living Translation Introduction: The Cry That Changed Everything John 19:30 (NLT): “When Jesus had tasted it, he said, ‘It is finished!’ Then he bowed his head and released his spirit.” Church, imagine for a moment ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30, Luke 24:44-47, Colossians 2:13-14, John 3:16-17, Romans 10:9, Hebrews 12:1-2, Isaiah 53:5, Psalm 22:1-18, Genesis 3:15, Romans 6:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Folly Of The Love Of The Shepherd - The Source Of Our Hope!

Contributed by Sahaya Selvam on Nov 16, 2002

A Reflection on John 10, in the African context

The Maasai of East Africa are a very peculiar people. Very often they are known for raiding the neighbouring tribes to take possession of their cattle. From the newspaper accounts one may think that the Maasai are a very violent people. Now, there is a mythical background to why the Maasai raid ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:11-18

Denomination: Catholic

Who Will Swing The Axe?

Contributed by John Gerald on Sep 25, 2004

This is John’s message of repentance

Who Will Swing the Axe? Rev. John W. Gerald 9-26-04 I. The Time of John’s Ministry Luke 3:1 Now in the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, Pontius Pilate being governor of Judaea, and Herod being tetrarch of Galilee, ... 2 Annas and Caiaphas being the high priests, the word of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-24

Denomination: Methodist

The God Of The Mismatched Shoes Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Mar 30, 2019

Quick! The Father is running down the path to throw a cloak on you to embrace you! Run forward and accept it!

A sermon on the sacrament of confession. ................ This sermon was preached at St Philip the Apostle Tottenham where I was a lenten guest preacher, 31March 2019. ............... One weekday morning I was in church and the doors were open. Someone - a stranger I had never met before - ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32, 2 Corinthians 5:17-21

Denomination: Anglican

On This Rock

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 23, 2017

Matthew 16:13-20 What does this passage actually say and not say to us?

Prelude, Purpose, Plan Protestants, Orthodox and Catholics largely agree on perhaps 95% of the most important teachings of Christianity. Why do we drift from the message that Jesus taught into partisanship and graceless rivalry? For instance, how do we deal with the claim by Rome of exclusive ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Truth That Will Set Us Free

Contributed by Craig Condon on Feb 9, 2015

If we look for it and listen for it, when we least expect it, a voice will say, “You are loved, you are affirmed, you are set free”. If we accept it, embrace it, trust in it, and let it penetrate every fibre of our being,

A preacher, who was newly called to a small country town, needed to mail a letter. Passing a young boy on the street, the pastor asked where he could find the post office. After getting his answer, the minister thanked the boy and said, “If you’ll come to my church this evening, you ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Who And Why

Contributed by Devin Hudson on Jan 11, 2002

Intro sermon to John’s Gospel

Who and Why? John 1.1-5 We begin a new sermon series today from the Gospel of John. I am very excited about preaching through this wonderful book. I have wanted to preach through John for some time, and I am glad that God allowing us to take this journey together. I pray that we will learn and ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5, John 1:6-14

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus: God In Human Flesh Series

Contributed by Joe La Rue on Dec 9, 2009

The Christmas story, in John’s Gospel.

TITLE: Jesus: God In Human Flesh (Sermon # 1) SERIES: The Apostle John’s Christmas Story TEXT: John 1:1–18 DATE PREACHED: December 13, 2009 COPYRIGHT © JOE LA RUE, 2009 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED ****************************************** INTRODUCTION A. When we ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

El Amor De Dios

Contributed by William Rodriguez on May 20, 2006

Discussing the implications and the imperative of John’s love cammand in John 15:9-17

Juan 15:9-17 (Reina-Valera 1995) Como el Padre me ha amado, así también yo os he amado; permaneced en mi amor. Si guardáis mis mandamientos, permaneceréis en mi amor; así como yo he guardado los mandamientos de mi Padre y permanezco en su amor. Estas cosas os he hablado para que mi gozo esté en ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Character And Commitment Series

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Jun 6, 2003

This is an adaptation of a book by John Maxwell on Leadership.

I. Two weeks ago I talked about the need for leaders, and the need for us all to get involved doing what it is that God has gifted us to do, to see that this church becomes what God wants it to be, and has the impact on this community that God intends it to have. A. It would be unfair to ask you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:62, Matthew 20:25-28

Denomination: Baptist